HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
Agency: Interior Business Center
Assistance Listings
- 15.068 -- Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: June 8, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically to the Grants.gov website no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), thus 5:59 pm Hawaii Standard Time (HST), on the application due date listed.
Award details
- Expected project funding: $1,200,000
- Expected awards: 10
Award min.
$75,000
Award max.
$200,000
- Funding opportunity number:D26AS00098
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Community development
- Category Explanation:AG(Agriculture)AR(Arts)BC(Business and Commerce)CD(Community Development)NR(Natural Resources)
History
- Posted date: March 31, 2026
- Archive date: Not specified
- Version: 1
Summary
Jump to documentsThis notice of funding opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) as part of the U.S. Government Interagency Agreement between the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) and AQD.The Office of Native Hawaiian Relations" (ONHR) Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaii (HOIHI) Grant Program aims to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act), 25 U.S.C. 4351 et seq., grounded in the Hawaiian value of hoihi – to treat with reverence and respect....
Through this ethic, visitors are welcomed not merely as tourists, but as guests who share in the kuleana (responsibility) to care for Hawaii"s natural resources and sacred sites. In advancing this model of culturally grounded tourism, HOIHI seeks to strengthen Native Hawaiian organizations" capacity to steward and share traditional knowledge in ways that create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunity.In concert with the requirements of the NATIVE Act, every successful HOIHI grant application must also support implementation of one or more of the Administration priorities listed under the Program Priorities for 2026.
Eligibility
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
Applications are welcome from organizations that meet the following criteria:Eligible applicants are Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs). NHO means a nonprofit organization: (A) that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; (B) in which Native Hawaiians serve in substantive and policymaking positions, and; (C) that are recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism. Only one (1) application can be submitted under this announcement per organization and/or program director.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098_3-31-2026.pdf | Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098 3-31-2026.pdf | Mar 31, 2026 05:34 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov
Grants Management Officer
Tristan Harley
tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov
Link to additional information
No additional information is available
